Many parents wonder why it’s necessary to care for baby teeth, especially since they eventually fall out. However, baby teeth are essential to a child’s overall health and development.

Many youngsters enjoy chewing gum. Its soft, rubbery texture makes for a fun and satisfying sensory experience that kids enjoy. It soothes and engages them. And who can resist blowing bubbles?

A baby’s teeth are already formed in his (or her) gums at birth. But it’s not until he reaches about 6 months old that his first tooth makes its visual debut.

Your daughter’s (or son’s) recent visit to a pedodontist revealed that she has a cavity.

Young children have a lot of energy. They burn it off by running around, climbing on things and being physically high-spirited.

Parents whose offspring have food allergies can’t take their kids to dental appointments without forethought. An allergen could enter their bodies through their mouths, noses or eyes.

Children undergo many physical transitions as they grow up.

Getting a young child to quit sucking her (or his) thumb—a habit that makes her feel secure, comfortable and happy—can be quite a challenge.

Many children with crowded and/or crooked get their teeth straightened with help from clear aligners, metal braces or clear braces.

Here are two facts: Young children squirm and some aren’t crazy about going to the dentist.